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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Dervan Zephiniah AIREY
Passed away on 2nd March 2023 at Bristol Royal Infirmary, one month shy of 81 years. There are no words to explain the pain of losing you, but you are now with Daughter, Donna. Will be sadly missed by Wife June, Daughter Adele, Son-in-law Mark. Granddaughters, Courtney, Piper, Sydnie and Lois. Until we meet again. Funeral service to be held at St John the Baptist, Keynsham on Tuesday 25th April at 11.30am followed by cremation at Haycombe Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired for Dementia UK can be made on the day. Coop Funeralcare 24, High Street Keynsham BS31 1DQ 01179863233
Lynn Margaret ALLEN
Lynn sadly passed away at Fairview Court Nursing Home on 31st March 2023, aged 72. She will be loved and remembered always by her husband, children and the rest of her loving family - she will be greatly missed by all that knew her. The family are having a private funeral service and would like to thank everyone in advance for their support and caring thoughts at this difficult time. Donations in memory of Lynn, may be given to The Dogs Trust via the charity website. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors. TEL 0117 9562834
Bridget Mary BRIMBLE
Passed away peacefully at home on March 23rd 2023, aged 84 years. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Auntie. Always in our thoughts and will be sadly missed. Reunited with her beloved Husband Geoff. A service will be held at The Sacred Heart, Chew Magna on Friday, April 21st 2023 at 10.30 am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for St Peter's Hospice, NHS Charities together and Age Concern are being accepted in Bridget's memory by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
Olive BRIMBLE
Formerly of Littleton. Passed away peacefully on March 29th 2023. She will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Monday, April 24th at 12.45 pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Cancer Research UK are being accepted in memory of Olive by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565
Maureen Dorothy BUDD
Passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Nailsea on Friday 24th March 2023, aged 84 years. Maureen, Mo, r'lil, mum. We will all miss you. Funeral service to be held on Monday 17th April 2023 at South Bristol Crematorium at 12 noon. Donations in lieu of flowers to The Donkey Sanctuary, Devon may be made on the day or sent care of Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, 3 Gateway House, Rodney Road, Backwell, North Somerset, BS48 3HL. Tel: 01275 400328
David COCKRAM
David passed away on Monday 27th March 2023 aged 79 years. Much loved brother of Mary and Uncle of Julie, Kim and Brett. Memorial to be held at 1.00pm Saturday 20th May at the Crown in Longwell Green. "I'll see you when I get my glasses"
Marina Grace COLES (née London)
(née London) Formerly of Churchill. Sadly passed away on 19th March 2023 aged 88 years. She will be deeply missed. Marina's funeral service will be held at Weston Crematorium on 6th April 2023 at 3.30p.m. Family flowers only, please, but donations in Marina's memory to RSPCA or Secret World will be warmly received by The Elms Funeral Directors via their website www.theelmsfuneraldirectors.co.uk/funeral-notices All enquiries to The Elms Funeral Directors Limited, 50 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3AQ. Tel: 01934 616006.
Gladys Irene COX
(known to everyone as Rene and Wife of the late Harry Cox) Passed away peacefully on 13th March 2023 aged 95. A funeral service will be held at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Monday 17th April 2023 at 1pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Children's Hospice Southwest can be made online at www.hbiffen.co.uk or sent to H Biffen & Sons Ltd. 32 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater Tel: 01278 423333
Heather Gillian DAVIES
Passed away peacefully on 13th March aged 87 years. Dearly loved mother and grandmother. Funeral service at Westerleigh Crematorium on Thursday 20th April at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Shelter c/o Keith C. Britton & Son, Funeral Directors, 10 High Street, Yatton BS49 4JA or via kcbritton.co.uk
John Maurice DWYER
March 25th 2023 aged 78. Loved father to Tony and Robyn, grandfather to Serena, Rowan and Alexander. Funeral service to be held April 17th 10:15 at Memorial Woodlands, Bristol BS35 3TA.
Phillip Lewis Ferguson EVANS
Passed away peacefully at B.R.I Hospital on 27th March 2023 aged 89 years. The funeral service will take place at Westerleigh Crematorium Woodland Chapel on Friday 28th April at 10.00am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Bristol & Western Hospitals Charity (Bristol Oncology) All enquiries c/o E C Alderwick & Son Ltd 71 High Street, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3DG Tele: 0117 935 3746
Kenneth Frederick FILER
1932 - 2023 Passed away 21st March 2023 at Bristol Royal Infirmary. Loving husband, father and pa. Will be loved and remembered forever. Funeral service to be held at Bristol South Crematorium on 12th April 2023 at 15.45.
Charlotte FOX
In loving memory of our beautiful niece Charlotte. Gone too soon so very young passed before her life began. Dearly loved, sadly missed, forever in our hearts. Love you always, Claire and Tony.
Charlotte FOX
Goodnight sweetheart, sleep tight Love you forever. Nan and Grumps
Charlotte FOX
Charlotte Fox, beloved daughter of Jacqueline Friday and Ian Fox, sadly passed away on 5 March 2023 aged 19 years. The funeral service will be held in the Waterside Chapel at Westerleigh Crematorium, BS37 8QP on Tuesday 18 April at 13.15. Please wear something orange or purple in memory of Charlotte. Family flowers only but donations may be made in honour of Charlotte to Epilepsy Society UK.
Jean GLANVILLE
Formerly of Duckmoor Road, Ashton, passed away peacefully 24th March 2023, aged 99 years.
Linda Rose GUNTER
Sadly passed away after a short illness on 23rd March 2023, aged 77 years. Devoted wife to Gerald, beloved and cherished Mum to No1 son Paul, daughter Lisa, her partner Nathan, and crazy Nanny to Miranda and Isabelle. Goodnight, God Bless. Will be forever missed by everyone. Funeral Service to take place on Friday 14th April 2023 at South Bristol Crematorium at 3:45pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Bristol Animal Rescue Centre or Epilepsy Action, may be made at the funeral or sent care of Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, Southville Lodge, Southville Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1DJ. Tel: 0117 966 3268
Beryl Annie JACOBS
Beryl Annie Jacobs passed peacefully away Wednesday 22nd March 2023 aged 92. Beloved Mother to David and Mary and Grandmother to Daniel and Lucy. Beryl will be greatly missed. Funeral to take place Friday 14th April 2023, Haycombe Crematorium at 14:30. In lieu of flowers the family have asked for donations for Dorothy House Hospice. These may be sent direct or left in the retiring collection following the service. You are all welcome to join the family at The Bath Mill Lodge, Newton Road, Bath, BA2 9JF. Co-op Funeralcare 24 High Street Keynsham Bristol BS31 1DQ
Ernest Cyril Gordon JOY
Avon Chief Ambulance Officer 1968-1984 Passed away peacefully at Charterhouse Care Home on the 17th of March 2023 aged 100 years. He will be greatly missed by his loving children Michael, Susan, Peter and Keith. Funeral Service to be held at Westerleigh Crematorium on Wednesday the 12th of April at 2.45pm. Following the service you are warmly invited to join us at The Hospitality Suite at Westerleigh Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Gordon may be made to Cancer Research UK. R Davies & Son, 381 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 8TN. Tel: 0117 9424039.
Jacqueline Sibyl Dauncey (Jackie) LEE (Pearce)
(Pearce) (Jackie) Retired Chemist, ex ICI, Jackie passed away peacefully at Wilmslow Manor Nursing Home on 12th March 2023 aged 96. She leaves husband, Michael, and many adoring friends and Godchildren. Her funeral will take place at St Mary's Church, Alderley, on Friday 21st April at 10.30am.
William (Bill) LONGHURST
(Bill) Formerly of Leighterton. Passed away peacefully at Gloucester Royal Hospital on 13th March, aged 73 years. Much-loved and will be greatly missed by all. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 12th April, 12.00 Noon at Leighterton Cemetery, please dress in your comfy, country clothes! Donations, if desired, to 'The Lullaby Trust' may be sent c/o Matthews Independent Funeral Directors, 23, Market Place, Tetbury GL8 8DD. Tel 01666 509199
Esme Dawn MARSHALL (Pearce)
(Pearce) Passed peacefully away at home on April 4th 2023, aged 85 years. Much loved wife of the late John, Mum to Rachel, Ian, and Victoria, Grandmother and friend to many. She will be sadly missed. A memorial service takes place at Christ Church Redhill, on Friday April 21st, at 4.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Children's Hospice Southwest, may be given online at ashleyedwards.co.uk or sent to Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors, 10 Church Street, Highbridge, TA9 3AF. Telephone 01278 794304
Joyce MUIR
of Charlton Mackrell, wife of David, passed peacefully away at Castle House Nursing Home on 4th April 2023 aged 95. Dearly loved and cherished. Family cremation. Thanksgiving Service at The Methodist Chapel, Keinton Mandeville - date to be announced. Enquiries to: Forsey and Son, Funeral Directors. Tel: 01458 272297
Anthony (Tony) PARBERY
(Tony) Born on 5th February 1939 - 25th March 2023, aged 84 years. Tony's wife Elaine and Clive and Tracey (son and daughter-in-law) sadly announce that Tony passed away peacefully at home. The funeral service will be held at Stourbridge Crematorium DY8 3RQ on Friday 14th April at 4.10pm. The family have requested no black and family flowers only, donations kindly offered to British Heart Foundation should be sent c/o H Porter and Sons, Old Church House, 60, South Road, Stourbridge, DY8 3UJ.
Colin PERRY
Formerly of Clutton. Passed away peacefully on March 17th 2023 at Clare Hall Nursing Home, aged 75 years. Much loved by his brothers, sisters and their families. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at Mendip Crematorium on Tuesday 11th April at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Diabetes UK are being accepted in memory of Colin by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565
Linda June PILSWORTH
Died on the 19th of March. A much loved Mother, Grandmother and wife to the late Harold. Funeral service to take place on Friday 14th of April at 2.15pm, South Bristol Crematorium. Family flowers only but donations may be made in memory of Linda to the British Heart Foundation.
Margaret PROTHEROE
Passed away peacefully 19th March 2023, aged 83 years. Wife to Dr David Protheroe, Mother of Richard and Andrew, Grandmother to Harry, William, Isabel, Elizabeth, Emily and Thomas Funeral service will be held at St Benedict's Church, Stratton on the Fosse on Friday 14th April at 12pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Barnardo's Charity Funeral Director Wells Funeral Services, 01749 670100.
Leonard Alfred TOZER
Passed away peacefully at home Sunday 26th March 2023, aged 100 years. Funeral service and cremation will take place on Monday 24th April 2023 South Bristol Crematorium at 2.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for RNIB may be given on the day or sent care of Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, Southville Lodge, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1DJ Tel: 0117 966 3268
Dr Norman TRICKS
of Halse and formerly of Wrington. Launched 4th February 1928, reached his final waypoint 2nd April 2023. Dearly loved husband of Jane, Father, Grandpa and Great Grandpa. Funeral service St James Church, Halse, on Monday 17th April at 12 noon. No flowers please. Donations if desired for RNLI or St James Church c/o Anthony James Funeral Directors, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2TB. Tel: 01984 624149
In Memoriams
Sylvia AIRS
We all still love and miss you. It was three years on 2nd April. Love from Husband Terry, Son Michael and Partner Denise, Daughter Christine and Husband Nathan. Special Grandma to Eleanor, Harrison and Madeleine.
Percy BUSH
Remembering with love a dear Dad. Sadly passed away 13 years ago, 3.4.2010. Missing you so very much. Always in my thoughts. With love, Son Julian. xxx
Helen LEWIS
02/11/81 - 08/04/22 Time has disappeared but you're always there with mum by your side. Forever love Pete xx
Gary Wayne MORGAN
Ten years ago you passed away. Our thoughts are with you every day. Always in our hearts. Mum Sheila And All The Family xxx
Reg TRIGG
In loving memory of my wonderful Dad and Ampy who passed away 21 years ago today. Thank you for being such a fantastic dad and for all the love and encouragement you always gave me. You are always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. Your loving Son Paul, Jane, Darren and Jamie XXX
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